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Three months ago, Cristian Javier was turned into a full-time
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Houston Astros: Struggling Javier won't start again before break
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Houston Astros: Cristian Javier has another uneven start
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Astros take ALDS lead with 9-1 win over Twins
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Javier, 'pen hold Phils hitless through 8 innings in Game 4 – WWLP
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World Series game 2: Live updates on Braves vs Astros
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Cristian Javier - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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Ari Alexander's picks for the Astros playoff roster
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Astros hit four homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1
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Predicting the Houston Astros American League Divisional Series
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Houston Astros: Cristian Javier wins again in postseason over Twins
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston
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Cristian Javier - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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Astros hit 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and
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MLB playoffs: Astros awaken with ALCS Game 3 conquest over Rangers